Chhattisgarh took a significant step towards strengthening its healthcare workforce and expanding employment opportunities on Thursday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority and the Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust. The agreement was formalised at Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
The MoU aims to enhance skill development in the healthcare sector by introducing structured vocational training programmes tailored to the growing demands of modern medical services. Under the partnership, healthcare training centres will be established to equip young people with industry-relevant skills while creating a pool of trained professionals to support hospitals and emergency services across the state.
As per the agreement, training will be provided free of cost through both residential and non-residential programmes. Courses will cover key healthcare disciplines, including Medical Laboratory Technology, Cardiology Technician, ECG Technician, Cardiac Care Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician. Officials said the initiative is designed to open sustainable career pathways for youth, particularly in a sector witnessing rapid expansion.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sai said skill development remains central to the state’s development strategy. He noted that focused training in healthcare would not only improve service delivery but also generate meaningful employment for young people. “A skilled workforce is essential for strengthening healthcare infrastructure, especially in remote and underserved areas,” he said, expressing confidence that the initiative would have a long-term social impact.
The Chief Minister added that trained professionals emerging from the programme would be able to contribute effectively to hospitals, diagnostic centres and emergency response systems, thereby improving access to quality healthcare across Chhattisgarh.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Cabinet Minister Gajendra Yadav, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Singh, and Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust Chairman C Srinivas were among those present at the signing ceremony, along with senior officials of the Skill Development Department.
Officials said the collaboration reflects the state government’s emphasis on linking skill development with public health priorities, positioning Chhattisgarh to meet future healthcare challenges with a trained and employment-ready workforce.